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Healthy Focus
The latest news and information from the
Women's and Children's Health Network
April 2023 - Edition 6
Healthy Focus is a bi-monthly e-newsletter providing you with the latest happenings and health advice from across the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN).
Ed Sheeran Visits WCH
While global superstar Ed Sheeran was touring Australia this year performing to sold-out stadiums, he was also making the time to perform for sick kids in hospitals. The Women's and Children's Hospital waited in anticipation and weren't disappointed.
Have Your Say
Giving feedback is an important right for every person accessing healthcare. At the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) we take your healthcare rights seriously and encourage you to share your experience with us.
Music Therapy Magic
Music therapists work with babies, children, young people and their families at the Women's and Children's Hospital with the aim of supporting their emotional health and well-being while also reducing the stress relating to hospital stays. Find out how music therapy is helping Justin and his family.
Sexual Assault Survival
Victoria* went through her pregnancy alone. It was only when a nurse asked about the father of her child, that she revealed the sexual assault he had committed against her. This is her story of hope and how she found help at Yarrow Place.
Friends Film Fundraiser
A movie night hosted by the Friends of WCH Queen Victoria Auxiliary Division and attended by over 300 people, has raised over $8900. The funds will help purchase an important equipment for our Women's Assessment Service.
New Mural Shines Bright
The Mirdilyayanthi Window Mural, a combined work from five Aboriginal artists, has been installed at the WCH thanks to the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation Arts in Health program and in partnership with the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA). Find out more about the artwork and the artists behind it.
Staff Spotlight: Katie
Katie is a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Lactation consultant at CaFHS (the Child and Family Health Service) and works with families to help support their children’s health, development, and wellbeing needs.
Find out why she loves her job and her advice for new parents.
Police Link To Patients
Thanks to Blue Light SA, police officers will resume regular visits to patients at the WCH after a pause due to COVID-19. The visits to children and young people like Priyanshi (pictured) aim to bring some fun and positive interaction.
How To Support Children Through Traumatic Events
With children/young people exposed to so many things in our world and across our community it can be difficult to know how best to support them after they've experienced or been exposed to a traumatic event. Tim Crowley, Nursing Director and Operations Manager of Acute Statewide Services and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) explains how you can support your child. For more about trauma support visit the CAMHS website
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In The Media
Sight Saved By Gene Therapy
16-year-old Orlando was born with a rare genetic condition affecting his vision and has been treated at the WCH since he was a baby. Thanks to recent advances in gene therapy, his vision is beginning to improve. ABC online featured his inspiring story.
Hopping Around The Hospital
Channel 10 News was quick to catch sight of the Easter Bunny hopping around the hospital earlier this month. The Easter Bunny made sure that patients who weren't well enough to be at home for Easter didn't miss out on some sweet treats.
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